Hinge



Dec. 11, 1962 M. A. WAGNER 3,067,452

HINGE Filed Oct. 24, 1960 3 SheetsSheet 1 INVENTOR. MERRILL A. WAGNER ATTORNEY Dec. 11, 1962 M. A. WAGNER 3,067,452

HINGE Filed Oct. 24, 1960 3 sheets -sheet 2 INVENTOR. MERRlLL A. WAGNER BY y 7. MM

ATTORNEY Dec. 11, 1962 M. A. WAGNER 3,057,452

' HINGEf Filed Oct. 24, 1960 3 Sheets-Sheet a ATTORNEY 3,667,452 HINGE Merrill A. Wagner, 10750 Rae Lane, Cupertino, Calif. Filed Oct. 24, 1960, Ser. No. 64,523 3 Claims. (Cl. 16-149) The present invention relates in general to structural supports, and more particularly to a method of and product for hanging doors and the like.

In the Construction of homes and buildings, considerable time and effort is expended in the hanging of doors. The time consuming labor is caused by the requirement of alignment and the inability to prefabricate connecting elements of a hinge with the units to be joined. A similar problem is present in the manufacture of apparatus requiring hinged components.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that facilitates the hanging of a door.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved method for hanging doors and the like.

Another object of the present invention is to reduce the costs entailed in the hanging of doors.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that lends itself to greater prefabrication of units to be joined.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for hanging doors that tends to create greater prefabrication of the units to be joined.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved hinge.

Another object is to provide a simplified method for hanging doors and the like.

Other objects will appear upon perusal of the detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective View of a door hinge embodying the present invention illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a portion of a flush exterior door.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the door hinge shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective View of the door hinge shown in- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a section of a ilush exterior door with a portion of the door broken away.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a modification of the door hinge shown in FIGS. 1-3 illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a portion of an overlapping interior door.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the door hinge shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the door hinge shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a section of an overlapping interior door with portions of the door and jamb broken away.

FIG. 7 is a perspective View of a further modification of the door hinge shown in FIGS. 1-3 illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a portion of a steel door.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the door hinge shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the door hinge shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrated in conjunction with and in position for supporting a section of a steel door with portions of the door, jamb and stud broken away.

Illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3 are an upper portion of a flush exterior door A, an upper portion of a jamb B, a portion of a Wall C, and a portion of a stud L. Secured to the jamb B is a door stop D that extends the full length of the door A and is engaged by the door A when it is A 3,@67,452 Patented Dec. 11, 1962 fully closed. Disposed within the door A are horizontally extending and vertically spaced pins or dowels E and F (FIG. 3). When the door A is constructed or prior to the installation of the door A, suitable holes are bored therein for snugly receiving the horizontally disposed pins E and F.

In a similar manner, disposed within the jamb B and the stud L are horizontally extending and vertically spaced pins or dowels G and H (FIG. 3). When the jamb B is constructed or prior to the installation of the door A, suitable holes are bored in the jamb B and stud L for snugly receiving the horizontally disposed pins G and H.

As shown in FIG. 1, a suitable slot J is formed in the door A and a suitable slot K is formed between the jamb B, the wall C and the stud L. The slots I and K may be formed at the time of construction of the door A and the jamb B, in the event of prefabrication, or can be formed prior to the installation of the door A. In any event, the slot J is formed before the pins E and F are disposed in the door A and the slot K is formed before the pins G and H are disposed in the jamb B and the wall C, since the pins project into their associated slots.

in FIG. 2 is shown a hinge ll of the present invention that is particularly adaptable for use in the hanging of the flush, exterior door to the jamb B. The hinge 10 comprises flat body sections 11 and 12. It is to be observed that the width of the body section 11 is greater than the width of the body section 12. The width of the body section 11 is equal to thedistance between the slot J and the proximal end of the door A, while the width of the body section 12 is slightly greater than the width of the jamb B. integrally formed with the body sections 11 and 12, respectively, are oppositely directed, laterally projecting ears 13 and 14. The ears 13 and 14 are alternately spaced and are arranged to receive a pivot pin 15 for enabling the body section it to be pivoted relative to the body section 12. about the axis of the pin 15.

integrally formed with the body section 11 and projecting at right angles thereto is a door pin-receiving section 20. The door pin-receiving section Zii is inserted into the slot J until the body section 11 is flush against the door A. The slot I, which is of sufficient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pin-receiving section 20 in tight-fitting relationship, is formed so as to extend the full length of the body section 11. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the door pin-receiving section 20 is disposed adjacent to and along the free side of the body section 1-1 and projects from a surface thereof opposite to the surface along which the pin 15 extends. The pin-receiving section 26 includes an outwardly projecting wall 21 and a downwardly extending wall 22, which terminates at a Wall 23 having a concave configuration. Continuing from the wall 23, the pin-receiving section 20 has an upwardly directed wall 24, which terminates at an outwardly directed, inclining wall 25. The walls 22, 24 and 25 serve to guide the pin E into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 23 for. seating the pin E therebetween. The concave wall 23 is formed so that the pin E nests snugly within the recess thereof.

Extending downwardly from the wall 25 is a vertically disposed wall 26 of the pin-receiving section 2%, which terminates at an inwardly directed and downwardly extending wall 27. A downwardly extending wall 28 con:- tinues from the wall 27 and terminates at a wall 29 having a concave figuration. The concave wall 29 is aligned vertically with the concave wall 23. Extending upwardly from the wall 29 is a wall 30 that terminates at an outwardly directed and inclining wall 31. From the wall 31, the pin-receiving section 20 includes an upright wall 32, The walls 27, 28, 3t) and 31 serve to guide the pin F into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 29 for 3 seating the pin F therebetween. The concave wall 29 is formed so that the pin F nests snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave walls 23 and 29 is equal to the space between the pins E and F.

Projecting at right angles to the body member 12 and integrally formed therewith is a jamb pin-receiving section 40 (FIG. 2). The jarnb pin-receiving section 40* is disposed adjacent to and along the free side of the body section 12 and projects from a surface thereof opposite to the surface along which the pin 15 extends.- The jamb pin-receiving section 4% is inserted into the slot K until the body section 12 is flush against the jarnb B. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the pin-receiving section 46) projects inwardly a greater distance than does the door pin-receiving section 2%). The slot K, which is of sulficient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pinreceiving section 4-4 in tight-fitting relationship, is formed so as to extend along the full length of the body section 12.

The jamb pin-receiving section dfi'includes an outwardly projecting wall 41 and a downwardly projecting wall 42. Inclined inwardly from the wall 42 is a wall 43 that terminates at an upwardly directed wall 44. Continuing from the wall 44, the pin-receiving section 56 includes a concave wall 45, which terminates at a downwardly extending wall 46. The walls 43, a4 and 46 serve to guide the pin G into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 45 for seating the concave wall 4-5 on the pin G. It is to be observed the pin G received by the recessed area defined by the wall 45 is guided upwardly, while the pin E received by the recessed area defined by the concave wall 23 of the pin-receiving section 20 is guided downwardly. The concave wall 45 is formed so that the pin G is received snugly within the recess thereof.

Continuing from the wall 46, the pin-receiving section 49 includes an outwardly directed, declining wall 47 that terminates at an upright wall 43. From the upright wall 48, the pin-receiving section 46 includes an inwardly directed, inclined wall 49 that joins with an upwardly extending wall 50. The wall 50 terminates at a concave wall 51.

As shown in FIG. 2, the concave wall 51 is vertically aligned with the concave wall 45. Continuing from the concave wall 45, the pin-receiving section 40 includes a downwardly directed wall 52 that terminates at an inwardly directed wall 53. The walls 49, '1) and 52 serve to guide the pin H into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 51 for seating the concave wall 51 upon the pin H. From FIG. 2, it is apparent that the pin-receiving recesses of the pin-receiving section 40 and the walls adjacent thereto are directed in the same direction, but are directed in opposite directions with respect to the pinreceiving recesses of the pin-receiving section 20 and the walls adjacent thereto. The concave wall 51 is formed so that the pin H is received snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave Walls 45 and 51 is equal to the space between the pins G and H.

In employing the method of the present invention for installing the door A, the slot J is formed in the upper portion of the door A. It can also be formed in the door A spaced from the uppermost extremity of the door. The slot J is spaced from the proximal end of the door A a distance equal to the width of the body section 11 and extends downwardly a distance equal to the length of the body section 11. The depth of the slot 3 is slightly greater than the thickness of the pin-receiving section 20. A 'slot (not shown) similu to slot I is formed at the lower portion of the door A.

The slot K is formed between the jamb B, the wall C and the stud L. The width of the jain'o B is substantially equal to the width of the body section 12 of the hinge It). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the length of the slot K is substantially equal to the length of the body section 12 and the width of the slot K is slightly greater than the Width of the pin-receiving section 44 The depth of the slot K is slightly greater than the thickness of the pinreceiving section 40. A slot (not shown) similar to slot K is formed at the lower portion of the jamb B and the wall C.

The pins E and F are either disposed within the upper portion of the door A at the time of the construction of the door or may be disposed within the door A prior to the installation of the door and after the slot J is formed. The pins E and F project into the slot 1. Pins similar to pins E and F (not shown) are disposed within the lower portion of the door A. As to the pins G and H, they are either disposed within the upper portion of the jamb B and the stud L at the time of construction, in the event of prefabrication, or may be disposed within the jamb B and stud L prior to the installation of the door A and after the slot K is formed. The pins G and H project into the slot K. Likewise, pins (not shown) similar to pins G and H are disposed within the lower portion of the jamb B and the stud L.

For installing the door A, the hinge it} is grasped and the pin-receiving section is inserted into the slot K at the upper portion of the jamb B and moved downwardly so that the concave walls and 51 rest upon the pins G and H, respectively, and the body section 12 is flush against the jamb B. This procedure is followed for inserting a second hinge It} (not shown) into the slot, similar to the slot K, at the lower portion of the jamb B. Thereupon, the body sections 11 of the hinges 10 are pivoted about the axes of the pins 15 in a counterclockwise direction (as viewed in FIGS. 1 and 3) until they are at right angles to their associated body sections 12. At this time, the door A is raised and held so as to enable the pin-receiving sections 2% of the hinges It} (only one is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3) to be inserted into their associated slots I (only one being shown in FIG. 3) until the body sections 11 are flush against the door A, and the door is lowered so that the two sets of pins E and F (only one set being shown in FIG. 3) are seated in the recesses of their associated and respective concave Walls 23- and 29. Thus, the hinges lit} are supported by the jamb B and the stud L while the door A is supported by the hinges 10 for pivotal movement about the axes of the pins 15. It is to be observed that the height of the body sec tions 11. and 12 is greater than the height of the pin-receiving sections 20 and 40. Thus, the slots J and K are concealed, as viewed from the front or rear of the door A,

.by the respective body members 11 and 12, when the pinreceiving sections 2% and 46 are inserted fully therein. Illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 6 are an upper portion of an overlapping, inside door 66), an upper portion of a jamb 61, a portion of a wall 62 and a portion of a stud 67.

Disposed within the door 64} are horizontally extending and vertically spaced pins or dowels 63 and 64 (FIG. 6). When the door is constructed or prior to the installation of the door 6%, suitable holes are bored there.- in for snugly receiving the horizontally disposed'pins 63 and 64.

In a similar manner, disposed Within the jamb 61 and the stud 67 are horizontally extending and vertically spaced pins or dowels 65 and 66 (FIG. 6). When the jamb 61 is constructed or prior to the installation of the door 6%), suitable holes are bored in the jamb 61 and the stud 67 for snugly receiving the horizontally disposed pins 65 and 66.

As shown in FIG. 4, a suitable slot 70 is formed in the door 60 and a suitable slot 71 is formed in the iamb- 61. The slots 70 and 71 may be formed at the time of construction or" the door 66 and jamb 61, in the event of prefabrication, or can be formed prior to the installation of the door 6! In any event, the slot 70 is formed before the pins 63 and 64 are disposed in the door 60 and the slot 71 is formed before the pins 65 and 66 are disposed in the jamb 61, since the pins project into their associated slots.

In FIG. 5 is shown a hinge 72, which is a modification of the hinge illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. The hinge 72 is particularly adaptable for use in the hanging of the overlapping, inside door 60, and comprises a fiat body section 73 having laterally projecting cars 74. In addition, the hinge 72 includes a jamb pin-receiving section 75 having laterally projecting ears 76. As shown in FIG. 5, the ears 74 and 76 are alternately spaced and are arranged to receive a pivot pin 77 (FIGS. 4 and 6) for enabling the body section 73 to be pivoted about the axis of the pin 77 relative to the pin-receiving section 75.

Integrally formed with the body section 73 and projecting at right angles thereto is a door pin-receiving section 80. The door pin-receiving section 80 is inserted into the slot 70 (FIG. 4) until. the body section 73 is flush against the door 60. The slot 70, which is of suflicient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pin-receiving section 80 in tight-fitting relationship, is formed so as to extend the full length of the body section 73.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the door pin-receiving section 86 is disposed adjacent to and along the free side of the body section 73 and projects therefrom in the general direction in which the jamb pin-receiving section 75 projects. The door pin-receiving section 80 includes an outwardly projecting, horizontal wall 81 and a downwardly extending wall 82 which terminate at a wall 8-3 having a concave configuration. Continuing from the wall 83, the pin-receiving section 80 has an upwardly directed wall 34., which terminates at an outwardly directed, inclining wall 85. The walls 82, 84 and 85 serve to guide the pin 63 into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 83 for seating the pin therebetween. The concave wall 83 is formed so that the pin 63 nests snugly within the recess thereof. Extending downwardly from the wall 85 is a vertically disposed wall 86 of the pin-receiving section 80, which terminates at an inwardly directed and declining wall 87. A downwardly extending wall 88 continues from the wall 67 and terminates at a wall 69 having a concave figuration. The concave wall 89; is aligned vertically with the concave wall 83. Extending upwardly from the wall 89 is a Wall 90 that terminates at an outwardly directed and inclining wall 91. From the wall 01, the pin-receiving section 80 includes an upright wall 92 and an inwardly directed, declining wall 93. The walls 88, 90 and 91 serve to guide the pin 64 into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 89 for seating the pin 64 therebetween. The concave Wall 69 is formed so that the pin 64 nests snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave walls 83 and 39 is equal to the space between the pins 63 and 64 (FIG. 6). V u

The jamb pin-receiving section 75 of the hinge 72 18 inserted into the slot 71 (FIGS. 4 and 6) until the body section 73 is flush against the door 60 and projects inwardly a greater distance than does the door pin-receiving section 80. The slot 71, which is of sufficient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pin-receiving section 75, is formed so as to extend along the full length of the pin-receiving section 75.

In FIG. 5, it is shown that the pin-receiving section 75 includes an outwardly projecting, horizontal wall 100 and a downwardly projecting, vertical wall 101. Inclined upwardly from the wall 101 is a wall 102 that terminates in an upwardly directed wall 103. Continuing from the wall 103, the pin-receiving section 75 includes a concave wall 104, which terminates at a downwardly extending wall 105. The walls 102, 103 and 105 serve to guide the pin 65 (FIG. 6) into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 104 for seating the concave wall 104 on the pin 65. It is to be observed that the pin 65 is guided upwardly, while the pin 63 received by the recessed area defined by the concave wall 83 is guided downwardly. The concave wall 104 is formed so that the pin 65 is received snugly within the recess thereof.

Continuing from the wall 105, the pin-receiving section 75 includes a downwardly directed, declining wall 106 that terminates at an upright wall 107. From the upright wall 107, the pin-receiving section 75 includes an inwardly directed, inclined wall 108 that joins an upwardly extending wall 109. The wall 109 terminates at a concave wall 110. As shown in FIG. 5, the concave wall 110 is vertically aligned with the concave wall 10 1. Continuing from the concave wall 110, the pin-receiving section 75 includes a downwardly directed wall 111 that terminates at an inwardly directed wall 112. The walls 108, 109 and 111 serve to guide the pin 66 into the recess defined by the concave wall 110 for seating the concave wall 110 upon the pin 66. From FIG. 5, it is apparent that the pin-receiving recesses of the pin-receiving section 75 and the walls adjacent thereto are directed in the same direction, but are directed in opposite directions with respect to the pin-receiving recesses of the pinreceiving section and the walls adjacent thereto. The concave wall is formed so that the pin 66 is received snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave walls 104 and 110 is equal to the space between the pins 65 and 66.

In the method of installing the door 60, the slot 70 (PEG. 4) is formed in the upper portion of the door 60. It can also be formed in the door 60 spaced from the uppermost extremity of the door. The slot 70 is spaced from the adjacent side of the door 60 a distance equal to the width of the body section 73. The depth of the slot 76 is slightly greater than the thickness of the pin-receiving section 80. A slot (not shown) similar to the slot 70 is also formed at the lower portion of the door 60.

The slot 71 is formed between the jamb 61, the Wall 62 and the stud 67. As shown in FIG. 6, the width of the slot 71 is suitable for accommodating the pin-receiving section 75 and the length of the slot 71 is greater than the length of the pin-receiving section 75. The depth of the slot 71 is slightly greater than the thickness of the pin-receiving section 75. A slot (not shown) similar to the slot 71 is also formed at the lower portion of the jamb 61. The pins 63 and 64 are either disposed within the upper portion of the door 60 at the time of construction of the door or may be disposed within the door 60 prior to the installation of the door and after the slot 70' is formed. The pins 63 and 64 project into' the slot 70. Pins (not shown) similar to the pins 63 and 64 are disposed within the lower portion of the door 60.

As to the pins 65 and 66, they are either disposed within the upper portion of the jamb 61 at the time of construction, in the event of prefabrication, or may be disposed within the jamb 61 prior to the installation of the door 60 and after the slot 71 is formed. The pins 65 and 66 project into the slot 71. Likewise pins (not shown) similar to the pins 65 and 66 are disposed within the lower portion of the jamb 61.

For installing the door 60, the hinge 72 is grasped and the pin-receiving section 75 is inserted into the slot 71 at the upper portion of the jamb 61. The hinge 72 is moved downwardly so that the concave walls 104 and 110 rest upon the pins 65 and 66. This procedure is followed for inserting a second hinge 72 (not shown) at the lower portion of the jamb 61. Thereupon, the body sections 73 of the hinges 72 are pivoted about the axes of the pins 77 in a counterclockwise direction (as viewed in FIGS. 4 and 6) until they are almost in line with the associated pin-receiving sections 75. At this time, the door 60 is raised and held so as to enable the pin-receiving sections 80 of the hinges 72 (only one is shown in FIG. 6) to be inserted into their associated slots 70 (only one being shown in FIG. 4) until the body sections 73 are flush against the door 60. After the pin-receiving sectrons are received by the slots 70, the door is lowered so that the two sets of pins 63 and 64 (only one being shown in FIG. 6) are seated in the recesses of their associated and respective concave walls 83 and 89. Thus, the hinges 72 are supported by the jamb 61, while the door 60 is supported by the hinges 72 for pivotal movement about the axes of the pins 77.

It is to be observed that the height of the body member 73 is greater than the height of the pin-receiving section 80. Thus, the slot 711 is concealed, as viewed from the front or rear of the door 66, by the bodymember 73, when the pin-receiving section 86 is inserted fully in the slot 70.

Illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 9 are an upper portion of a steel door 115, an upper portion of a jarnb 116, an upper portion of a door stop 117, a portion of a wall 118 and a portion of a stud 119. Disposed within the door 115 are horizontally extending, vertically spaced pins or dowels120 and 121 (FIG. 9). The parallel pins 126 and 121 are mounted within the door 115 when the door is constructed. It is to be observed that the pins 121) and 121 are at right angles to the front and rear surfaces of the door 115.

Disposed within the stud 119 are horizontally extending and vertically spaced pins 124 and 125 (PEG. 9). Suitable holes are bored in the stud 119 for snugly receiving the parallel pins 124 and 125. The pins, which are of sufficient strength to support a' steel door, are mounted within the stud 119 so as to be at right angles to the end surfaces of the stud 119.

'As shown in FIG. 7, a suitable slot 126 is formed in the door 115 when the door is constructed, and extends parallel with the front and rear surfaces of the door 115. The slot 126 is formed prior to the time the pins 121) and 121 are mounted in the door 115. A suitable slot 127 (FIG. 7) is also formed in the jamb 116 and the stud 119 before the pins 124 and 125 are mounted within the stud 119. The slot 127 is parallel to and spaced from the slot 126.

In FIG. 8 is shown a hinge 130, which is a further modification of the hinge illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 and which is particularly adaptable for use in the hanging of the steel door 115. The hinge 130 comprises body sections 131 and 132. The width of the body section 132 is greater than the width of the body section 131. 'A portion of the side of the door 115 is grooved to accommodate the body section 131, while a portion of the side of the jamb 116 is grooved to accommodate the body section 132.

Formed integrally with the body sections 131 and 132,

respectively, are laterally projecting ears 133 and 134.

The ears 133 and 134 are alternately spaced and are arranged to receive a pivot pin 135 for enabling the body section 131 to be pivoted relative to the body section 132 about the axis of the pin 135.

Integrally formed with the body section 131 and projecting at right angles thereto is a door pin-receiving section 136. The door pin-receiving section 136 is inserted into the slot 126 until the body section 131 is flush against the side surface of the door 115. The slot 126, which is of sufiicient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pin-receiving section 136 in tight-fitting relationship, is formed so as to extend the full length of the pin-receiving section 136.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the door pin-receiving section 136 is disposed adjacent to and along the free side of the body section 131 and includes a horizontal wall 140. Projecting vertically from the wall 146 is a wall 141, which terminates at a wall 142 having a concave configuration. Continuing from the wall 142, the pin-receiving section 136 includes an upwardly directed wall 143 that terminates at an outwardly directed, inclining wall 144. The walls 141, 143 and 144 serve to guide the pin 120 into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 142 for seating the pin 120 therebetween. The wall 112 is formed so that the pin 120 nests snugly within the recess.

Extending downwardly from the wall 144 is a vertical wall 145 of the pin-receiving section 136 that terminates at an inwardly directed, downwardly extending wall 146. A downwardly extending wall 147 continues from the wall 146 and terminates at a wall 148 having a concave cnfiguration. The concave wall 143 is aligned vertically with '8 the concave wall 142. Extending upwardly from the wall 148 is a wall 149 that terminates at an outwardly directed,

' inclining wall 150. From the wall 150, the pin-receiving section 136 includes an upright wall 151, which terminates at a horizontal wall 152. The walls 146, 147, 14 9 and 156 serve to guide the pin 121 into the recessed area delined by the concave wall 148 for seating the pin 121 therebetween. The concave wall 148 is formed so that the pin 121 nests snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave walls 142 and 1 18 is equal to the space between the pins and 121.

Projecting at right angles to the body member 132 and integrally formed therewith is a pin-receiving section 155 (FIGS. 8 and 9). The pin-receiving section 155 is disposed adjacent to and along the free side of the body section 132, and projects therefrom in a direction opposite from that in which the pin-receiving section 136 projects. The pin-receiving section 155 is inserted into the slot 127 (FIG. 7) until the body section 132 is flush against the jamb 116. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pin-receiving section 155 projects inwardly a greater distance than does the pin-receiving section 136. The slot 127, which is of sufiicient depth to accommodate the thickness of the pinreceiving section 155 in tight-fitting relationship, is formed so as to extend along the full length of the pin-receiving section 155.

The pin-receiving section 155 (FIGS. 8 and 9) includes a horizontal wall 156 and a vertical wall 157. Inclined upwardly from the wall 157 is a wall 158 that terminates at an upwardly directed wall 159. Continuing from the wall 159, the pin-receiving section 155 includes a concave wall 161], which terminates at a downwardly extending wall 161. The walls 158, 159 and 161 serve to guide the pin 124 into the recessed area defined by the concave wall 160 for seating the concave wall 160 on the pin 124. It

is to be observed that the pin 124 is guided upwardly, while the pin 120 received by the recessed area defined by the concave wall 142 of the pin-receiving section 136 is guided downwardly. The concave wall 160 is formed so that the pin 124 is received snugly within the recess thereof.

Continuing from the wall 161, the pin-receiving section 155 includes an outwardly directed, declining wall 162 that terminates at an upright wall 163. From the upright wall 163, the pin-receiving section 155 has an inwardly directed, inclined wall 164 that joins with an upwardly extending wall 165. The wall 165 terminates at a concave wall 166.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the concave wall 166 is vertically aligned with the concave wall 1611. Continuing from the concave wall 160, the pin-receiving section 155 includes an upright wall 167 that terminates at a horizontal wall 168. The walls 164, 165 and 167 serve to guide the pin (FIG. 9) into the recess defined by the concave wall 166 for seating the concave wall 166 upon the pin 125. From FIG. 8, it is apparent that the pin-receiving recesses of the pin-receiving section and the wall adjacent thereto are directed in the same direction, but are directed in opposite directions with respect to the pinreceiving recesses of the pin-receiving section 136. The concave wall 166 is formed so that the pin 125 is received snugly within the recess thereof. The distance between the concave walls and 166 is equal to the space between the pins 124 and 125.

In employing the method of the present invention, the slot 126 is formed in the upper portion of the door 115. It can also be formed in the door 115 spaced from the uppermost extremity thereof. The slot 126 is spaced from the rear surface of the door a distance equal to the width of the body section 131 and extends downwardly a distance slightly greater than the length of the body section 131. The depth of the slot 126 is slightly greater than the thickness of the pin-receiving section 136. A slot (not shown) similar to the slot 126 is also formed at the lower portion of the door 115.

The slot 127 is formed in the jamb 116 and the stud 119. The slot 127 is spaced from the adjacent end of the jarnb a distance equal to the width of the body section 132 and extends downwardly a distance slightly greater than the length of the body section 132. The depth of the slot 127 is slightly greater than the thickness of the pin-receiving section 155 and the width of the slot 127 is slightly greater than the width of the pin-receiving section 155. A slot (not shown) similar to the slot 127 is also formed in the lower portion of the jamb 116 and the stud 119. The pins 120 and 121 are disposed within the upper portion of the door 115 at the time of the construction of the door 115, after the slot 126 is formed. The pins 120 and 121 project into the slot 126. Pins (not shown) similar to the pins 120 and 121 are disposed within the lower portion of the door 115. As to the pins 124 and 125, they are either disposed within the upper portion of the stud 119 at the time of construction, in the event of prefabrication, or may be disposed within the stud 119 prior to the time of installation of the door 115 and after the slot 127 is formed. The pins 124 and 125 project into the slot 127. Likewise, pins (not shown) similar to pins 124 and 125 are disposed within the lower portion of the stud 119.

For installing the door 115, the hinge 130 is grasped and the pin-receiving section 155 is inserted into the slot 127 at the upper portion of the jamb 116 until the body section 132 is flush against the jamb 116. Thereupon, the hinge 130 is moved downwardly so that the concave walls 160 and 166 rest upon the pins 124 and 125, respectively. This procedure is followed for inserting a second hinge 130 (not shown) into the slot, similar to the slot 127, at the lower portion of the jamb 116. Thereupon, the body sections 131 of the hinges 130 are pivoted about the axes of the pins 135 in a counterclockwise direction (as viewed in FIGS. 7 and 9) until they are substantially at right angles with their associated body sections 132. At this time, the door 115 is raised and held so as to enable the pin-receiving sections 136 (only one is shown in FIGS. 7 and 9) to be inserted into their associated slots 126 until the body sections 131 are flush against the end of the door 115. After the pin-receiving sections 136 are received by the slots 126, the door is lowered so that the sets of pins 120 and 121 (only one set being shown in FIG. 9) are seated in the recesses of their associated and respective concave walls 142 and 148. Thus, the hinges 130 are supported by the stud 119, while the door 115 is supported by the hinges 130 for pivotal movement about the axes of the pins 135.

It is to be understood that modifications and variations of the embodiment of the invention disclosed herein may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. A hinge for hanging a door comprising a body member, a first pin-receiving member projecting from said body member, said first pin-receiving member being formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in the same direction for receiving pins from one direction, a second pin-receiving member, said second pinreceiving member being formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in a direction opposite from which the openings of said first pin-receiving member face for receiving pins from a direction opposite from which the slots of said first pin-receiving member receives pins, and means connecting said second pin-receiving member to said body member for relative movement between said first and second pin-receiving members.

2. A hinge for hanging a door comprising a first and second body member conjoined for pivotal movement about a common axis, a first pin-receiving member projecting from said first body member and formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in the same direction for receiving pins from one direction, and a second pin-receiving member projecting from said second body member and formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in a direction opposite from which the openings of said first pin-receiving member face for receiving pins from a direction opposite from which the pins are received by said slots of said first pin-receiving member.

3. A hinge for hanging a door comprising a body member, a first pin-receiving member projecting from said body member, said first pin-receiving member being formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in the same direction for receiving pins from one direction, and a second pin-receiving member conjoined with said body member for pivotal movement about a common axis, said second pin-receiving member being formed with a plurality of slots having the openings thereof facing in a direction opposite from which the openings of said first pin-receiving member face for receiving pins from a direction opposite from which the pins are received by said slots of said first pin-receiving member.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,143,218 McLane et a1. June 15, 1915 1,291,855 Hammett Jan. 21, 1919 1,633,916 Zoufal June 28, 1927 1,821,606 Anderson Sept. 1, 1931 2,029,453 Victor Feb. 4, 1936 2,358,948 Traumuller Sept. 26, 9 4

FOREIGN PATENTS 699,699 Germany Dec. 4, 1940 

